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Stairs can also be used in place of a bench.
What’s nice about this movement is that your back stays in the same place the entire time.
Dr. Laura Miranda demonstrates the steps on theGirls Gone Strong YouTube channel.
Spread your legs out a few inches to create tension in the band.
Bend your knees a little and lean forward slightly.
Lift your hands in front of you for balance.
To perform the exercise, you’ll need a step bench or step stool.
Just confirm it’s at least 12 to 24 inches tall.
Coach Sue discusses and demonstrates the move onPhysique Development’s YouTube channel.
To do a glute-focused step-up, place one leg on top of the bench.
Then lean forward slightly and push off the heel that’s on the bench.
Only one foot should touch the bench at a time.
To step back down, push the hips back and keep the body leaning forward slightly.
Then slowly drop the other foot back down to the floor.
Similar to the mini band glute taps, your back stays in the same place throughout the exercise.
Dr. Laura Miranda provides a tutorial of the move.
First, hold thekettlebellor other weight in both hands and bend your knees slightly.
Then raise one leg up in front of you until the foot is about 12 inches off the ground.
The top of your lifted thigh should be almost parallel to the ground.
You should also be balancing on one leg the entire time, with the other leg lifted high.
Just be sure to engage the glutes throughout the moves to get the best results.
